Health
How U.S. health care providers deal with hundreds of data breaches every year
Cyberattacks on health care providers in the U.S. have gone up steadily over the last decade, exposing the personal health data of millions of patients.
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Listen 8:44How medical records and data sharing agreements bridge gaps in health care and homelessness services
Many people who serve the homeless have no access to any medical information about their clients, and it can be a big issue.
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Listen 6:39‘Kids at Play’ in Roxborough is setting up a new mental health program for children
The indoor therapy playground now offers supportive mental health services for children up to age 13.
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The study found that antipsychotic injections account for a 75% decrease in a 30-day rehospitalization period compared to oral antipsychotics.
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Listen 1:12Setting the Medical Record Straight
Patients now have more access than ever before to their medical records. On this episode, we look at how this can help and hinder care.
Air Date: February 2, 2024
Listen 50:27Prospect Medical Holdings agrees to sell Crozer Health to a nonprofit
As part of the approved 270-day window to sell, Prospect has agreed to only engage nonprofit entities as buyers.
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Listen 0:45N.J. group offering support to address rising suicide deaths among youth
A New Jersey group is educating students about mental health issues to combat rising youth suicide incidents.
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The Independent External Review program will take cases from people who believe their insurer has incorrectly denied them health care coverage.
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New Jersey already protects abortion rights. Now Democrats want to cover out-of-pocket costs, too
New Jersey's Democratic-led state government is considering legislation that would eliminate out-of-pocket costs for abortion.
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Penn Medicine says ‘no’ to buying Brandywine Hospital from Tower Health
Penn Medicine said Brandywine Hospital did not meet construction needs. Tower Health expressed optimism it could find a new buyer for Brandywine.
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Listen 0:45JN.1 takes over as the most prevalent COVID-19 variant. Here’s what you need to know
The CDC estimates that up to 86% of new COVID-19 cases stem from the latest mutation.
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For three decades, Mitchell worked to eliminate health disparities and barriers to care.
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Listen 1:07Jefferson Health has started offering expanded neurology services in Delaware County, including neurosurgery and neurocritical care.
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Listen 0:56How to stay healthy during cold, flu and COVID-19 season
Last week, 25 U.S. states had high or very high levels for respiratory illnesses with fever, cough and other symptoms.
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Measles cases are rising in the Philly region. Here’s what you need to know
Measles is a highly contagious viral disease that spreads through the air. Experts say vaccination is the greatest tool in preventing an outbreak’s spread.
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